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Mellie

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Pronounced MEL-ee /ˈmɛl.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Melissa ('honeybee') or Melanie ('dark; black') — both from Greek; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Honeybee; dark: Mellie is a pet form of Melissa/Melanie. Crisp, warm, and homey.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA pet form of Melissa ('honeybee') or Melanie ('dark; black') — both from Greek; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7444 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1895

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,188

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mellie is a pet form of Melissa ('honeybee') or Melanie ('dark; black') — both from Greek (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, homey name (said 'MEL-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, honeybee-and-dark at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Melissa means 'honeybee' and Melanie 'dark; black' in Greek — Mellie is a warm pet form of either, crisp and homey (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEL-ee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Mellie — routes layered

Variations

MellyMelliMelanie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mellie mean?

Mellie is a pet form of Melissa ('honeybee') or Melanie ('dark'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mellie?

It's said MEL-ee /ˈmɛl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mellie a boy or girl name?

Mellie is a girl's name.

How popular is Mellie?

Mellie is a rare name in the U.S.